STRATEGIC PLANNER

Location: Crewe, Cheshire
Salary: Competitive, £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (Depending on experience)
Muller Property Group is a privately-owned, family run company, and has a diverse portfolio covering residential, healthcare, office, leisure, employment, and retail property schemes. With 25 years of expertise in land promotion, planning, and development, they work collaboratively with local authorities, landowners, and end users to bring forward high-quality schemes that meet the evolving needs of local communities.
They’re looking for a talented and motivated Strategic Planner to join their growing team, based at their head office in Crewe, Cheshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the planning and delivery of strategic residential, mixed-use, healthcare, and commercial schemes that help meet the evolving needs of communities across the UK.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• RTPI-accredited degree in town planning or a related discipline
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a planning role (from consultancy, housebuilding, land promotion, or local authority)
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system, including Local Plan processes and the planning application process for large-scale residential and care home developments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail and strong analytical ability
• Strong organisational skills and a collaborative mindset
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites and meetings as required

Desirable:

• Actively working toward RTPI chartered status (or already chartered)
• Experience preparing Local Plan representations, call-for-sites submissions, and outline or hybrid planning applications
• Experience working on projects within the renewable energy sector and a good understanding of planning considerations related to energy infrastructure (e.g. solar farms, battery storage, wind)
• Strong research and policy analysis capabilities

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Technical Director to promote a portfolio of long- and short-term land opportunities through the planning system.
You’ll play a key part in preparing and delivering planning strategies, responding to Local Plans, managing consultants, and helping bring forward high-quality developments from early-stage site assessments through to planning consent.

Duties Include:

• Undertaking initial planning appraisals for new land opportunities
• Preparing and supporting planning promotion strategies for sites at various stages of the Local Plan process
• Reviewing and responding to Local Plan consultations, call-for-sites, and housing supply evidence
• Drafting and coordinating the submission of Local Plan representations and planning applications
• Managing relationships with planning consultants and technical specialists
• Supporting budget management and coordinating consultant deliverables
• Assisting with landowner communications and internal site tracking
• Keeping abreast of changes in planning policy and best practice guidance
• Supporting the wider land and planning team to identify new opportunities